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Benton County Historical Society & Museum Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
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Preserving Benton County's Heritage Since 1949

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Welcome to the Benton County Historical Society & Museum

Preserving the stories, artifacts, and heritage of Benton County, Minnesota since 1949.

Upcoming Event

Stories Among the Stones: A Lantern Tour of the Benton County Cemetery — Part II

October 15, 2026 • 5:30 PM • Benton County Cemetery

Join us for Part II of our popular lantern tour of the Benton County Cemetery — uncovering stories of those who came before us, including victims of the 1886 Cyclone and early settlers. Post-tour social hour with refreshments and a viewing of our authentic 1880s funeral coach.

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View of the Residence and Granite Quarry of L. Robinson Sr.
View of the Residence & Granite Quarry of L. Robinson, Sr.,
Sauk Rapids, Benton Co., Minn.

📅  Today in History

United States

• 1968 First Boeing 747 rolls out

• 1986 US releases soviet spy Gennadiy Zakharov

Minnesota

• Prairie landscapes shape much of western and southern Minnesota.

• The blueberry muffin became Minnesota’s state muffin in 1988.

Benton County

• Benton County was reduced to its present size between 1856 and 1860.

• William A. Aitkin served as chairman of Benton County’s first board of commissioners.

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🕑  Plan Your Visit

Location 202 2nd Avenue South Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Hours Tue – Fri   10am – 4pm Closed on legal holidays
Phone 320-253-9614 By appointment

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